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2007 TEANJ Technology Conference & Expo May 3-4, 2007 Designing Toys From Concept to Prototype: Students Applying Science and Mathematics in Creative and Technological Challenges Presenters: Liesl Hotaling, Greg Bartus. About CIESE Established in 1988
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2007 TEANJ Technology Conference & Expo May 3-4, 2007 Designing Toys From Concept to Prototype: Students Applying Science and Mathematics in Creative and Technological Challenges Presenters: Liesl Hotaling, Greg Bartus
About CIESE • Established in 1988 • Curriculum and professional development expertise • Garnered more than $26 million in external support • Impacted more than 20,000 educators in US, and throughout the world • Recent focus on engineering
Engineering Our Future NJ Collaborative effort to bring exemplary pre-engineering curricula into mainstream NJ K-12 education What do you know about engineering and technology education?
What are engineers like? Most people don’t know that engineers are: • Dynamic leaders • Innovative problem solvers • Team players • People who make a difference
Why K-12 Technology Education? • 85% of economic growth due to technological innovation (NAP, 2005) • Shortages of technical workers • Need to create new pathways to engage ALL students in engineering • Need to engage and motivate students to persist in science and math
What are the benefits of K-12 Engineering and Technology Education? • Integrates multiple disciplines • Fosters problem solving skills • Encourages creativity and risk-taking • Changes view of the world around them • Increases access to scientific/technical careers • Technologically literate citizens
What are the benefits of K-12 Engineering and Technology Education? • Increases motivation & improves test scores • Addresses various city, state and national standards • Prepares students will skills for the 21st century workplace (http://21stcenturyskills.org/)
The AWIM project • Based on an RFP • Engages students to create a toy suitable for 6-10 year olds based on a design kit
More Information Questions? How can you get started? • Join one of our workshops just across the river! 2. Contact Liesl or Greg about holding a workshop for 7-8 teachers in your building! Liesl.hotaling@stevens.edu Gregory.bartus@stevens.edu